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Archive for August, 2014
Darren Slade on Missionizing North Korea
Of all the countries in the world, why would anyone consider North Korea a territory for Christian evangelization? With one of the most repressive and atheistic regimes, that thrives on a cult of personality of its founding leaders, this would not seem to be fertile ground. Darren Slade discusses the political and religious background of this communist nation and what missionizing strategies have been employed in an environment that is extremely hostile to Christianity. Let your friends know about our free educational resource with over 200 episodes archived! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Colleen Haight on the Oracle of Delphi
What was the function and rationale of the Oracle of Delphi? And how does its operation help us understand the Temple of Shiloh, the role of the Vatican in the Middle Ages, and the physical location of Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA? Prof. Colleen Haight applies some basic economic principles to understand why the Delphic Oracle was so important to ancient Greek civilization and how it relates to so many other historical and contemporary phenomenon. Being both fun and informative, this is an instant Research on Religion classic! We are free on iTunes! Please tell a friend. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Philip Jenkins on Religion & World War I
As we solemnly observe the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, historian Philip Jenkins joins us to discuss the religious dimensions of “The Great & Holy War” (which is also the title of his new book). We survey the spiritual, apocalyptic, and even occult language and imagery that was used to understand the war, mobilize troops, and even guide it on occasion. Prof. Jenkins also lays out the consequences that this pivotal historical event had on the global spiritual landscape … consequences that we are still experiencing to this very day. Join us on Twitter and/or Facebook for regular updates on guests and some interesting discussion. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Sean Everton on the Jesus Seminar
Prof. Sean Everton of the Naval Postgraduate School discusses his examination of The Jesus Seminar, an ongoing project that has examined the authenticity of the historical sayings of Jesus. We learn about the history of The Jesus Seminar, its research procedures, and then talk about Sean’s statistical examination of the votes taken on the sayings of Jesus. We are [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Hunter Baker on the Past and Future of the Religious Right
In light of the recent victories in favor of same-sex marriage across the US, is there any future for the Religious Right? Prof. Hunter Baker of Union University reviews the history of this (mostly) Christian conservative movement, focusing on some of the lesser-known intellectuals underlying the movement’s early years including Carl F.H. Henry, Frances Schaeffer, and Chuck Colson. He then identifies the peak of the movement at about 2005 and discusses the generational shift happening within the Religious Right and what shape it will take in the near future. Hunter reveals his take on whether right-wing evangelicals need to take a “season of silence” or not as he discusses the work of Jonathan Malesic and James Davison Hunter. Subscribe to our weekly podcast for free on iTunes or use our RSS feed to never miss an episode. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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